Hola. I have a 98 TJ SE and something happened to the front drivers side suspension. I was pulling away from a light and that side of the suspension lifted 2" and remained 2" higher that the right ride. Took a look under and what I think is a control arm popped out of its socket. Not sure what the specific part is called but 1 peice comes off the front bumper(frame) and hooks onto the suspension. (ill take a pic soon). The TJ is still drivable, but handling is much more spongy. Any ideas on what this would cost to repair?

sounds like one of your anti-swaybar links finally gave up the ghost. you can either spring for a new one from quadratec or splurge a few bucks and get some disconnectable replacements. the disconnects will allow you to ride on the road with the same solid feeling you were experiencing before the break...but when disconnected will allow you greater articulation - and in turn better off-road traction.
chris_________________2003 TJ Sport

sounds like one of your anti-swaybar links finally gave up the ghost. you can either spring for a new one from quadratec or splurge a few bucks and get some disconnectable replacements. the disconnects will allow you to ride on the road with the same solid feeling you were experiencing before the break...but when disconnected will allow you greater articulation - and in turn better off-road traction.
chris

sounds like one of your anti-swaybar links finally gave up the ghost. you can either spring for a new one from quadratec or splurge a few bucks and get some disconnectable replacements. the disconnects will allow you to ride on the road with the same solid feeling you were experiencing before the break...but when disconnected will allow you greater articulation - and in turn better off-road traction.
chris

X-3 For what you'd pay for the OEM replacement(s), you'll likely almost be able to buy a decent set of quick disconnects. And it does indeed make a huge difference when off roading with better articulation of the front axle. Should be a reasonably easy swap/upgrade, too.

same thing happened with our '98 tj 2.5l and i replaced it using a part from autozone for $24 and using a socket set, small prybar and the factory jack. it wasn't too bad really. only took me 1.5 hrs and im not much of a mechanic.
good luck.